DEAD DOG CAFE

The first 24 episodes of a hopelessly idiotic Canadian attempt at a humorous radio series, the touted popularity of which mystifies the Yank. In a mythical café, three American Indians cavort amateurishly from lame scripts, at times interviewing prominent Native Americans and slipping in some bona fide lore. Despite--or possibly because of--its faults, the project has some ingenuous charm. No episode is long enough to wear on one's patience, but we still suggest listening in short chunks. Y.R. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC/ JAN 02]